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Acute Respiratory Infection Hub - NHS Black Country ICB

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:04

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05 Nov 2024 at 16:54

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03 Oct 2024 at 17:40

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Unity Primary Care Ltd for the establishment of an Acute Respiratory Infection Hub in Wolverhampton. This initiative, categorised under health services, aims to address acute respiratory infections which significantly burden emergency departments and general practices. The competitive procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the contract start date of December 2024, with an anticipated initial contract value of £185,000 for four months and potential extensions up to March 2027 depending on service evaluations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for healthcare providers, especially those adept at managing high-demand health services and respiratory care. SMEs like Unity Primary Care Ltd, which has been successful in securing the contract, have the potential to expand their service offerings and achieve growth by innovating and integrating patient care. Businesses involved in health service provisions, particularly those with experience in community healthcare and managing complex patient needs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The focus on improving health outcomes, tackling inequalities, and enhancing productivity aligns with broader social and economic development goals, making it an advantageous venture for committed providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acute Respiratory Infection Hub - NHS Black Country ICB

Notice Description

Acute respiratory infection (ARI), comprising of all viral and bacterial upper/lower respiratory tract infections, are one of the most common reasons for ED attendance (Hospital accident and emergency activity, 2022-23 - NHS Digital).<br/><br/>The Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) programme national specialty respiratory report (March 2021) states that respiratory problems were among the most common reasons for general practice consultations and for acute hospital admissions even prior to COVID-19, and that admissions are growing at around 13% annually.<br/><br/>Patient access to GP appointments continues to be a challenge nationally and locally. Several factors have increased demand despite increased capacity, including an aging population, more complex patients, and increasing numbers of patients being managed in the community rather than in secondary care services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Provider will work to the following core purposes of the Black Country ICS, these being:

1. Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
2. Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access
3. Support broader social and economic development
4. Enhance productivity and value for money

As a result of this Competitive Process, a Contract will be awarded to the successful Provider for a period of 4 months (December 2024 to March 2025). The Commissioners may opt to extend the Contract Term by 1 or 2 years dependant on service evaluation. Payment and service provision for the year one extension would be during the period 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. If a further extension is required for year two, payment and service provision would be during the periods 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. The service was commissioned for 4 months, December 2023 to March 2024. As the service ended in March 2024, the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board underwent a Competitive Process for the new service. The provider who previously delivered the service has been identified as the preferred provider. It is anticipated that the service provision resulting from this Competitive Process will have a value of PS185,000 for an initial 4 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005951-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Unity Primary Care Ltd

Further Information

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